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Contested Races

Contested Races: An election contest with more candidates that there are vacancies for that election.

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Election Administration

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An election contest with more candidates that there are vacancies for that election.

Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

EAC Glossary of Terms

EAC Glossary of Election Terms

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